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Montana Massage License Renewal Is Due August 31, 2026
Montana massage therapists should renew by August 31, 2026 to avoid late fees; the state's portability and compact developments do not change that immediate…
- Renew the Montana massage license on or before August 31, 2026 to avoid late fees.
- Confirm completion and license status in the Montana online portal rather than treating a started application as a completed renewal.
- Use the Board's published contact channels early if the portal or application record needs staff help.
- Separate Montana's substantial-equivalency review from future compact privileges.
Published: 2026-08-21 · Reviewed: 2026-08-31
Official context
The Montana Board of Massage Therapy says renewal fees for licensed massage therapists began July 3, 2026. Licensees who renew after August 31, 2026 will be charged the regular renewal fee plus late fees. The same board page summarizes substantial-equivalency changes and adoption of the Interstate Massage Compact as licensing portability developments.
What this means
Montana massage therapists should renew on or before August 31, 2026 to avoid the regular renewal fee plus late fees. The Board provides an online renewal link and lists staff contact information, but a filing should not be left until a problem can no longer be resolved before the deadline. Therapists moving into or out of Montana should separately watch substantial-equivalency review and future Interstate Massage Compact implementation; neither portability path changes the annual renewal deadline.
Official sources
- https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/massage-therapy/
- https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0370/chapter_0010/part_0030/section_0020/0370-0010-0030-0020.html
- https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0370/chapter_0330/part_0060/section_0010/0370-0330-0060-0010.html
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